Collingsby Caricatures of ten eminent Mitcham residents
| Area | Mitcham |
|---|---|
| Copyright 1 | London Borough of Merton |
| Picture Reference | Mit_TomFrancis_Ln61 |
| Original Format | Photo |
| Notes / History | Poesy; Samuel Bateman who was the village poet. Laity; William Harwood, the school’s officer. Activity; George Bennet. George Bennet was the local postman and was born in 1851. He also kept a stationery, tobacco, and confectionary shop at Fair Green. Bennet also caned chairs, took an interest in photography, and repaired bicycles. After his retirement from the postal service, he became a beekeeper. Toil; Billy Ramsey, a gardener. Figs; Storell was a country grocer who owned a small shop that faced Lower Green West, on the site of Wotton Cottage. Larnin; Dr William Smith of Mitcham Lodge College. Grace; Mr McLachlan. He lived in Chestnut Cottage, facing Cricket Green. His wife performed on the piano and taught music. Humility; A scripture reader, known locally as ‘Holy Joe’. Cupid; Samuel Love. He owned a famous talking cockatoo. Mug; the artist Collingsby. He specialised in ‘life-size’ drawings created with crayons. |
